Stokley ejection

[umpirebob71]

I get bumped all the time working the middle. I'd like to think none of them were on purpose.

[jjrye22]

They probably weren't, but sometimes...
Ends of last season there was a video posted for a high school game where a safety went FAR out of his way to tackle the U in the back during one of the last plays of the game (he was upset that their team didn't get into a playoff or something and wanted to take it out on the crew).

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by TXMike

This is not baseball, softball, or basketball. No flag for that.

And that is the problem with football officiating (mentality) if you ask me.

Originally Posted by umpirebob71

I get bumped all the time working the middle. I'd like to think none of them were on purpose.

I am sure that is the case as I get bumped sometimes. But I do not have players running several yards at me to argue a call either.

Peace

[ajmc]

Originally Posted by umpirebob71

I get bumped all the time working the middle. I'd like to think none of them were on purpose.

Getting "bumped" is an inherent part of the job of Umpire and goes with the territoty. Knowing the difference between getting "bumped" and being "hit" is an absolutel necessity. It's the same difference between being bumped and being assaulted.

Considering all levels of football, getting ejected from an NFL game is probably the most difficult environment to be disqualified from. Despite the reluctance to disqualify NFL players, this instance was a no-brainer.